tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post664529749676072327..comments2023-11-05T09:37:36.840+01:00Comments on A View From Rural Wales: Santa RunGlyn Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442114752573417252noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-83551123131825144612008-12-16T09:08:00.000+01:002008-12-16T09:08:00.000+01:00JPT - You're the first person I know who actually ...JPT - You're the first person I know who actually saw the fight. The police tell me that it was a serious incident - but it did cause much mirth around the world (and not to Newtown's benefit). The fight took place in whta was the nearest to my 'local' in Newtown at the time, The Sportsman. The amusement factor was increased by the fact that P C Gary Sleighmaker was the police spokesman on the incident.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sarah - Come to Newtown next year - and run, not watch.Glyn Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344589217554138315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-32432293749802369502008-12-15T20:38:00.000+01:002008-12-15T20:38:00.000+01:00Maybe next year they can all take part and if ther...Maybe next year they can all take part and if there has been a general election by then you'll be leading them as MP.<BR/><BR/>Should I suggest they all do it or do you want to take that on? <BR/><BR/>Sounds like fun anway.<BR/><BR/>I think I'll make a point of coming to Newtown to watch next year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-34659670670102672322008-12-15T19:42:00.000+01:002008-12-15T19:42:00.000+01:00A few years ago after the Santa Run, later in the ...A few years ago after the Santa Run, later in the evening I witnessed drunken Santa's fighting in the street!<BR/>I hope things have calmed down a bit now!JPThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796856414981086841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-54861071754833400392008-12-15T15:39:00.000+01:002008-12-15T15:39:00.000+01:00Sarah - I don't think any councillors took part, t...Sarah - I don't think any councillors took part, though Richard White was an observer. I don't think he ran the course.<BR/><BR/>Peter - even when I'm trying to be nice, you spoil it!<BR/><BR/>anon - I'll think I'll turn a blind eye - as did most other people.Glyn Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344589217554138315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-81839151921076284372008-12-15T03:13:00.000+01:002008-12-15T03:13:00.000+01:00Presumably, this event took place on the Public Hi...Presumably, this event took place on the Public Highway.<BR/><BR/>So, presumably, the Road Transport Act does not apply to Opik and his 'vehicle'.<BR/><BR/>Also, presumably, you will be making your statement of facts to the local Plod and will ensure that his flagrant disregard for the Act is punished to the full extent of the Law.<BR/><BR/>Or on the other hand, presumably, you'll just turn a blind eye.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-54354181735908393332008-12-15T00:38:00.000+01:002008-12-15T00:38:00.000+01:00Is there no end to saddo Opik's attention seeking?...Is there no end to saddo Opik's attention seeking? <BR/>The fact no one clapped or cheered speaks volumes. People really have had enough of his idiocies.<BR/>He now cuts a pathetic figure wherever he goes. A lot of chickens are coming home to roost, and not before time.<BR/>I will never vote Liberal as long as he's the canditate for Montgomeryshire. I know so many people who are saying the same. <BR/>This national embarrassment HAS to go......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-61865372491601097432008-12-14T23:32:00.000+01:002008-12-14T23:32:00.000+01:00Impressive, Mick missed the last week of the Assem...Impressive, Mick missed the last week of the Assembly with a bad back.Peter Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370260756872929021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-3118985150360161972008-12-14T23:26:00.000+01:002008-12-14T23:26:00.000+01:00Who else did the Santa Run? I sincerely hope all t...Who else did the Santa Run? I sincerely hope all the Newtown Councillors took part.<BR/><BR/>You would of had, Frank, Peter, Richard, Bob Mills and Russell. <BR/><BR/>What was your time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com